Karkatshringi

कारवेल्लक

Smaller variety of bitter gourd. Properties similar to the larger variety but milder. Verse: 26.

What is Small Bitter Gourd (Karkatshringi / कर्कटशृंगी)?

Smaller variety of bitter gourd. Properties similar to the larger variety but milder. Verse: 26.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Deepana (appetizer)
  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9

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